Lacrosse Recruiting Timeline

Score on a goal on earning a roster spot by reaching out to coaches, showcasing your skills and considering all your options from the Midwest to East Coast. Earn good grades throughout your high school career, research various schools and find lacrosse programs so that you’ll be able to find the best program for you.

Will I still be recruited if I play in a non-traditional lacrosse area?

Freshmen Year

Research 2-3 schools per week

Create a list of 100 prospective schools consider both athletics and academics

Film highlights tape

Send introduction letters to coaches

Go on at least unofficial visits to colleges

Build relationships by making phone calls, send letters and emails

Join a local Lacrosse team

Rules/Tips to Remember:

Coaches are watching your development throughout high school at camps, in school and on the field

Standouts are proactive, it’s never too early for YOU to write a letter or make a call to coaches

DI and DII coaches can’t personally contact you until Junior year, but YOU can contact them

DIII and NAIA coaches can contact you at anytime

Important to do be familiar with the school both athletically and academically

Importance of Academics in Lacorsse Recruiting

Sophomore Year

Film your highlights tape

Get an evaluation of your skills tape

Continue to research prospective schools

Continue to build relationships by making calls, sending letters, emails with the RIGHT coaches

Fill out questionnaires

Make unofficial visits

Narrow your list of 100 schools

Rules/Tips to Remember:

September 1st of your Junior year is the first day DI and DII coaches can send you more personalized letters and emails

Junior Year

Film your highlights tape

Follow-up with coaches you’ve contacted in a TIMELY manner

Invite coaches to your games- let them know about your season schedule

Ask coaches where you stand on their recruits list

Fill out questionnaires

Respond to EVERY coach

Make unofficial visits to schools

Narrow down your prospective schools list

Rules/Tips to Remember:

DI and top DII programs will make offers during Junior year

If you haven’t heard from DI coaches, start reaching out to DII, DIII or NAIA programs

Senior Year

Make official visits

Follow-up with coaches and respond in a TIMELY manner

Apply to the schools- applications

Apply for Financial aid – FAFSA.ed.gov starting Jan. 1st

Sign and Commit to a school and program (Early signing- second week of Nov, regular-April)